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Add 18/36 and 32/50

18/36 + 32/50 is 57/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    32/50 = 32 × 18/50 × 18 = 576/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/900 + 576/900 = 450 + 576/900 = 1026/900
  5. 1026/900 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 18/36 + 32/50 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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